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April 10, 2022 NWSidebar

A Portrait of Justice

Until recently, the history of many Washington Supreme Court portraits—how they were acquired and even who they depicted—was lost.

April 10, 2022 NWSidebar

Fostering Hope

Legal professionals are uniquely situated to step up and support youth in the foster care system and help them to overcome barriers they may face.

April 10, 2022 NWSidebar

Tough Call: Reporting Misconduct Under RPC 8.3

The duty to report professional misconduct is not new. In this column, we’ll look at two aspects of the duty to report professional misconduct under Washington’s RPC 8.3.

April 10, 2022 NWSidebar

Apr./May 2022 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court

Summaries of significant cases decided by the Washington Supreme Court in early 2022.

March 9, 2022 NWSidebar

24 Ways to Give Back

Not all volunteer opportunities are the same—the WSBA offers a variety of options for those looking to assist the legal community and serve the public

April 10, 2022 NWSidebar

Washington State Racial Justice Consortium

The Racial Justice Consortium is one response to the Supreme Court’s invitation to take specific and concrete steps to eradicate racism.

March 9, 2022 NWSidebar

How to Close Your Law Practice

So it’s time to close your law practice. Whether it’s because of a change in career, family matters, or a hard-earned retirement, you’re ready to shutter the windows and close the door to your business. Now what?

March 9, 2022 NWSidebar

Tips for Buying a Law Practice

Whether you have started a law practice and are looking to expand rapidly or are thinking about leaving a large firm and venturing out on your own, buying a law practice may be right for you.

June 1, 2021 NWSidebar

The ABCs of NFTs

What started as a blockchain-based game allowing users to trade and sell virtual kittens has grown into a diverse—and sometimes wild—online marketplace

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October 1, 2021 NWSidebar

Rebooting In-Person Arts

Support for the arts by attorneys, who play a prominent role in public life, can help preserve the health of the cultural sector coming out of the pandemic and for years to come.